Melissa Mathis airlifted from crash near Cuivre River State Park

Lincoln County, MO (KSDK) - A one vehicle crash east of Troy in Lincoln County late Wednesday has sent a woman to the hospital.

Missouri Highway Patrol troopers say around 11:20 last night, 45 year old Melissa Mathis of Moscow Mills was westbound on Highway 47 just east of Gravens Road when she lost control of her Chevrolet Blazer. The crash scene is south of Cuivre River State Park east of Troy.

The SUV went off the left side of the highway, rolled over, and then flipped down an embankment.

Mathis was taken by helicopter to Mecy Hospital in Creve Coeur with severe injuries. Troopers say Mathis was wearing her seat belt.